Blood Culture, Mycobacteria (AFB)

Sunquest Code:

BAFB

Epic Code:

LAB246

Epic Name:

Blood Culture AFB

Synonyms:

Mycobacterium Blood Culture; AFB Blood Culture

Methodology:

BACTEC fluorescence culture method

CPT Code:

87116, 87118

Test Includes:

Culture for Mycobacteria in blood stream of patients with depressed immune systems (e.g., Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). Mycobacterial species that are detected will be referred to ARUP Laboratories for further identification.

Turnaround Time:

Preliminary results are updated daily. Physician is contacted when culture is positive; negative results are reported within 6 weeks.